What emotions do these sound devices evoke-Why do you think the author chose to use those particular sounds in the lines you’ve selected, and what effect did they have on you as a reader?

Sound devices from “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”

Assignment 1

Download this chart for sound devices. Fill in the four sound device boxes with TWO examples each from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. In the last column, explain what effect you think the sound device/example has on the overall tone, mood, or theme of the poem.

Define each device first, then respond to these questions: What emotions do these sound devices evoke? Why do you think the author chose to use those particular sounds in the lines you’ve selected, and what effect did they have on you as a reader?
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